# Canadian Government Engages US Firm for Summit Production

The Canadian federal government awarded a contract in 2026 to the California-based firm E2K Events x Entertainment to produce the inaugural Canada Investment Summit in Toronto. Details on the contract value and competitive process remain undisclosed, raising concerns among Canadian industry stakeholders about the use of a foreign contractor over qualified domestic event companies. This procurement highlights potential opportunities for Canadian firms in future government events and underscores the importance of transparency and local sourcing in federal contracting.

- The contract involves producing a high-profile investment summit in Toronto, Ontario, managed by a US-based prime contractor.
- Canadian event and production industry leaders emphasize the sector's capacity and existing experience to fulfill such government contracts.
- Procurement professionals should note the scrutiny on foreign contractor use and the potential for increased emphasis on domestic sourcing in future government events.
- Canadian firms specializing in event management may find emerging opportunities as government agencies respond to stakeholder concerns and seek to leverage local expertise.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Professional Services
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Government Entities
- Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
- Privy Council Office

### Vendors
- E2K Events x Entertainment (Prime contractor)

### Key Quotes
> Just 11 days before the summit, Carney said, We are becoming our own best customer  contracting Canadian companies, hiring Canadian workers, and said, For too long, Canada has relied on other countries to build what we have the talent, expertise and capacity to build ourselves,'
> — Stephen Taylor, Analyst, Flashbulb Media Intelligence

> Canadas events and production industry isnt some mom-and-pop operation, its hundreds of thousands of jobs and firms that already have the contracts to prove it.
> — Melissa Lantsman, Deputy Conservative Leader, Conservative Party of Canada

> The government added 86,000 bureaucrats in 10 years and its still getting an American company to help with a conference? None of those extra bureaucrats could have helped with hosting a conference?
> — Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation

### Sources
- [American firm hired to run the Canada Investment Summit | Toronto Sun](https://torontosun.com/news/national/pmo-hires-american-firm-investment-summit) - Toronto Sun